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Updated 11:43 pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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(FILES) This April 29, 2014 file photo shows Los Angeles Clippers coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers as he addresses a press conference prior to Game 5 of the NBA playoff game between the Clippers and the Golden State Warriors, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Doc Rivers, the head coach who helped his Los Angeles Clippers players navigate the turbulent waters of the Donald Sterling scandal, will stay with the club through the 2018-19 NBA season. The Clippers announced on August 27, 2014 they had agreed a contract extension with Rivers, who led them to a franchise-best 57-25 record and a second straight Pacific Division title in his first campaign with the club. His future with the Clippers had become uncertain in the wake of the scandal involving former owner Sterling, who received a lifetime ban from the NBA after racist remarks he made to a woman friend became public. AFP PHOTO / Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images less

(FILES) This April 29, 2014 file photo shows Los Angeles Clippers coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers as he addresses a press conference prior to Game 5 of the NBA playoff game between the Clippers and the Golden State ... more

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(FILES) In this photo taken on June 17, 2014 Cameroon's forward and captain Samuel Eto'o gives a press conference, in Manaus on the eve of their Group A match against Croatia at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Cameroon's four-time African player of the year Samuel Eto'o confirmed on August 27, 2014 that he was calling time on his international career. AFP PHOTO / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOUPIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images less

(FILES) In this photo taken on June 17, 2014 Cameroon's forward and captain Samuel Eto'o gives a press conference, in Manaus on the eve of their Group A match against Croatia at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. ... more

In Steve Ballmer's first big move since taking over as Clippers owner, he gave his head coach a contract extension said to be worth $10 million a year through the 2018-19 season. Ballmer had said it was a top priority to ensure that Rivers remains the leader of the team. Rivers was a stabilizing force during the upheaval created by former owner Donald Sterling's racist remarks that led to his ouster after 33 years of ownership. "Not only is Doc one of the best coaches and executives in the game, but he continually embodies the hard-core, committed and resilient character and winning culture that the Clippers represent," Ballmer said.

Africa's most decorated soccer player retired from Cameroon's national team, for whom he is the all-time leading scorer (56 goals), ending an international career that began a day before his 16th birthday and took in four World Cups, two African Cup of Nations titles, an Olympic gold medal and a record four African Player of the Year awards. Eto'o said on his Facebook page, "On this occasion, I wish to thank all Africans in particular and all my fans around the world for their love and unconditional support. Find here the expression of my deep gratitude." Eto'o plays for Everton in the Premier League.

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